PLUMBER

waynecountygovernment; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charter County of Wayne is seeking a Plumber to perform skilled plumbing work in installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems across county buildings. The role involves independent work under supervision and may entail on-site safety considerations in a jail environment.

Responsibilities include supervising sheet metal staff, coordinating tasks, inspecting health and safety, reading blueprints, estimating costs, and installing or repairing piping and fixtures with a range of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Plumber Journeyman.
• Valid State of Michigan Plumber’s License.
• Master Plumber (Not Required, but preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, train and assign work to sheet metal workers.
• Supervise sheet metal staff.
• Conduct health and safety inspections.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves and fixtures using hand or power tools.
• Keep records of work assignments.
• Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers or pipes.
• Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation.
• Fill pipes or fixtures with water or air to detect leaks.
• Locate and mark pipe installations using rulers or levels.
• Measure, cut or bend pipe to required angle.
• Review blueprints, building codes or specifications to determine work details.
• Estimate time, material or labor costs for project plans.
• Install underground piping systems and extend piping as needed.
• Inspect structures to assess needs and plan installation around obstructions.
• Install energy-efficient plumbing equipment.
• Work independently with little supervision; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing skills

Supervisory

Health & safety

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Plumber Journeyman

Michigan Plumber License

Master Plumber (preferred)

Tools

Pipe cutters

Pipe-threading machines

Soldering/welding equipment

Hand/power tools

Job description

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan’s largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents’ quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

The Plumber will be responsible for all the duties listed, but not limited to the following below: performs skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing system, fixtures and equipment. Work is performed independently, under the general supervision of the Plumber Foreman and in accordance with standard trades practice. Work is performed at County buildings and involves the use of hand and power tools and equipment. The plumber may work on equipment above ground level. The working conditions of the jail present a potentially dangerous environment for workers.

Required Tasks

• Coordinate, schedule, train and assign work to sheet metal workers.
• Supervise sheet metal staff.
• Conduct health and safety inspections.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking or soldering, brazing or welding equipment.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwasher or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools
• Keep records of work assignments.
• Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
• Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
• Measure, cut thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines or pip-bending machines.
• Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures
• Estimate time, material or labor costs for use in project plans
• Install underground storm, sanitary or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing
• Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installation, or to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring
• Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters
• Work independently with little supervision & perform other duties as assigned.

ducational/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license
• Plumber Journeyman
• Valid State of Michigan Plumber’s License
• Master Plumber (Not Required, but preferred)
• THIS IS A FIRST SHIFT POSITION. MONDAY-FRIDAY
• 1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm